Recruiters Can't Convince Paul To Challenge Graham

STATE

May 15, 1992

TALLAHASSEE — Rebecca Paul, Florida's first lottery chief, has said no thank you to Republican bigwigs trying to recruit her to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Graham.

Paul, who launched the state's lottery in 1988 and served as its first secretary under Republican Gov. Bob Martinez, was replaced last year when his Democratic successor brought in a former school administrator to run the department.

Paul said Wednesday many of her calls came from Republicans who see 1992 as the ''year of the woman'' and believe she could defeat Graham, who is seeking his second Senate term.